Without a spacer, medicine from the inhaler can go to the back of the throat instead of into the airways breathing tubes inside a person's lungs. A spacer helps get the medicine into the lungs, so it can start working on breathing problems. During an office visit, your doctor might ask you to take a puff from your inhaler.
The doctor wants to watch you take your medicine to make sure you're comfortable doing it. Learn how to use the device your doctor recommends so you get the medicine into your lungs. Taking your asthma medicine the right way can prevent flare-ups and keep a flare-up from getting really bad if it does happen. What's the Difference Between a Nebulizer and an Inhaler? Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What's a Nebulizer? What's an Inhaler? There are two types of inhalers: Metered dose inhalers MDI are the most commonly used.
This is so you get the right amount of salbutamol into your lungs and the most benefit from it. To get the most from your inhaler, you should have your technique checked regularly. If you're not sure how to use your inhaler, or you have not had your technique checked for a year, ask your doctor, pharmacist or nurse to watch you use it.
If you or your child find it difficult to use an inhaler, your doctor may give you a spacer to use with it. A spacer is a large metal or plastic container with a mouthpiece and a hole for the inhaler. When used with the inhaler it makes it easier to get the right amount of salbutamol into the lungs.
Your doctor, pharmacist or nurse can show you how to use a spacer with the inhaler. Search for your inhaler, and watch a short video on the Asthma UK website on how to use your inhaler.
Salbutamol is a safe and very effective medicine if you use it properly. It has very few side effects. More than 1 in people have these side effects after taking 1 or 2 puffs of their inhaler:. These side effects are not dangerous and they should gradually improve as your body gets used to salbutamol. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if these or any other side effects bother you or do not go away. It happens rarely, but some people may have very serious side effects when taking salbutamol.
It is possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to salbutamol. You could be having a serious allergic reaction and may need immediate treatment in hospital.
These are not all the side effects of salbutamol. For a full list see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. Salbutamol is generally considered safe to use in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Some women find that their asthma gets better during pregnancy, some see no change at all, and for others it will be worse. If you have asthma, your doctor will most likely recommend that you continue to use your salbutamol inhaler during pregnancy.
They will be able to give you advice on how to manage your asthma during pregnancy. The risks of having serious asthma attacks during pregnancy are much worse than the risks of using salbutamol. Asthma attacks in pregnancy can prevent your baby from getting enough oxygen. In general though, you can use your salbutamol inhaler as normal while you're breastfeeding.
The amount of medicine that passes into breast milk is so small that it's unlikely to harm the baby. For safety, tell your doctor if you're trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or if you're breastfeeding. If you're taking other prescribed medicines that do not mix well with salbutamol your doctor will decide whether the benefits of taking both medicines outweighs the risks.
There are no known problems with taking herbal remedies and supplements with salbutamol. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. Salbutamol is a type of medicine called a bronchodilator.
When you have a puff of your salbutamol inhaler it works almost straight away to make your breathing easier. It carries on working for about 5 hours. Most people will use salbutamol for many years.
Once your breathing is better, it may be possible for you or your child to use salbutamol less often. But you should always have your salbutamol inhaler with you so you can use it as soon as you have breathing problems.
Do not stop taking salbutamol unless your doctor tells you to. If you stop taking salbutamol your breathing problems could get worse. Even if you only have to use salbutamol occasionally, keep your inhaler with you all the time in case you have a sudden attack. Almost everyone who has asthma or COPD is prescribed a bronchodilator inhaler or "reliever" inhaler to help their breathing.
Salbutamol and terbutaline work as well as each other. However, the inhalers may look different. If you have difficulty using a salbutamol inhaler talk to your doctor. Switching to a terbutaline inhaler may be an option for you. In most cases, you will also be given another inhaler to "prevent" your symptoms and you should use this regularly every day. Salbutamol is a very safe medicine. There's no evidence that it does any lasting damage to your body even if you use it for many years.
It's a good idea to keep a diary of how often you need to use your salbutamol inhaler. That way you can discuss how it's helping your asthma or COPD with your doctor or nurse. Unlike short-acting inhalers, long-acting inhalers do not work on muscle inflammation directly.
Instead, they help the airways relax, allowing more air to pass through. Nov 17 0. Different Kinds of Inhalers There are three basic types of inhalers that deliver medications. These bronchodilators open the airways and help stop or relieve acute asthma attacks very quickly. Long-acting bronchodilators provide control, not quick relief, of asthma.
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